Arapahoe Library Friends Foundation

Get to know The Friends

The Friends began as a volunteer support organization under the Arapahoe Libraries Friends Foundation. The Friends primary purpose is to raise funds to support Arapahoe Libraries’ initiatives aimed at enhancing community resources and services.

The Friends held their first used book sale in 1994 at Koelbel Library. Now an annual event, the 2016 used book sale generated more than $44,000 in revenues. In addition to the annual sale at Koelbel Library, the Friends now host three other sales that generated more than $22,000 last year.

Friends Facts

The Friends have a membership base of 300 people and raise more than $20,000 annually in dues.

More than 60 volunteers assist with the sale of used books. These volunteers sort through donations, stock the used book store shelves, serve as cashiers in the stores and prepare for the annual sales.

In addition to the book store volunteers, more than 150 community members volunteer at the annual used book sales each year.

For more information, or to volunteer, email the volunteer coordinator.